Over the past few weeks, I’ve been going through our messages to each other, and it’s been quite an emotional journey – laughing, crying, and then laughing again,” shared Jennifer Aniston. The actress has finally opened up about the heartbreaking loss of her dear friend and long-time co-star on Friends, Matthew Perry. Perry passed away at the age of 54 due to an alleged drowning incident on October 28th, 2021. Aniston took to Instagram to pay tribute to her dear friend, sharing a photo of them on set together and a sweet text exchange containing the same image. She also included a clip from the beloved sitcom’s finale that showed the characters Rachel Green and Chandler Bing professing their love for each other. Despite his untimely passing, Matthew Perry’s legacy continues to live on in the hearts of his loved ones and fans.
The actress, aged 54, shared her heartbreak over the loss of Matty. She expressed that saying goodbye to him has been an intense experience, something she has never felt before. She believes that everyone goes through a period of loss in their lives, whether it’s the loss of a loved one or love itself. She feels that grieving allows one to appreciate the happy moments and feel grateful for having loved someone so deeply. Matty was a significant part of their chosen family, and his absence has changed who they are and the direction of their lives. Matty had a talent for making people laugh, and he knew how important laughter was to him as it gave meaning to his life. He succeeded in making them laugh and brought joy to their lives.
Aniston mentioned how she has been coping with her loss and reflected on the numerous text conversations that she had with her friend, sharing one of them in the second slide. She expressed her intention to keep these messages forever and recalled a particular text that he sent her out of the blue. Aniston quoted his words, expressing her love for him and acknowledging that he is now at peace. She added that she talks to him every day and can almost hear him say his catchphrase. Aniston ended her tribute by saying that her little brother always made her day and wished him to rest in peace.